As part of the government’s initiative to help households with rising energy costs, they have announced a one off £150 Council Tax rebatefor certain households.
If you are a householder occupying a band A to D property on 1 April 2022 you will qualify for this rebate, unless the property is exempt, for example because it is a second home or unoccupied.
If you don’t know which band your property is in, you can find it on your latest Council Tax bill or use the Valuation Office website to check.
If you pay your council tax bill by direct debit once the first payment for 2022/23 is paid then the council will use those details to process the payment straight into your bank account.
If you’re not signed up to paying council tax by direct debit action this now here:
If you are eligible and don’t pay your council tax charge by direct debit don’t panic, Herefordshire Council are making arrangements to get this rebate to you as soon as they can, you do not need to contact them.
The rebate does not mean you don’t need to pay your council tax bill – you must continue to pay your Council Tax bill by the amounts and on the dates shown on your bill. If you are struggling to pay, please see Council Tax discretionary hardship payments
If you’re not in a band A to D, and still need help there will be some further funding available to help households who do not qualify under this main scheme, when the council has more information they will publish the details on their website.
If you think your property council tax band needs reviewing you will need to contact the valuation office, please find links below:
